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Liana Pendley, of Plattsmouth, Neb., carries red balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Adria Brown, of Bryon, Ga., left, and Sheri Jenkins, of Lawrenceville, Ga., sit in the stands prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Travis Parker, of Lincoln, brings down single balloons from the ceiling prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Tricia Parker, of Lincoln, works at a table prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Sherri Zaliauskas, of Plattsmouth, Neb., holds red balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Cameron Lenhardt and the Huskers arrive before a college football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024
Lil' Red entertains fans prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Herbie Husker high-fives fan prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola and the Huskers arrive before a college football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky and the Huskers arrive before a college football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule and the Huskers arrive before a college football game against the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Fans watch on as the Huskers arrive at Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A look inside Memorial Stadium prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Students line up prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Tricia Baker hands out balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Nebraska will bring back a tradition for today’s game of releasing balloons after Nebraska’s first touchdown.
Weston Krab catches a football prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Students run through security prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Tricia Baker hands out balloons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes outside Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado players wait to take the field for warmups prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches warm ups prior to a college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders talks with former Nebraska running back Mike Rozier prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders watches warm ups prior to a college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) carries the ball during warm-ups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A Nebraska helmet is placed on the field during warm-ups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska fans watch warm-ups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's James Williams (90) prepares to tackle during warm-ups before a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Jimari Butler (1) celebrates after tackling Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is pressured by Colorado's Arden Walker (53) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) runs the ball as he is pressured by Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Charlie Offerdahl (44) leaps up put can't stay in bounds for a catch against Nebraska during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) goes to tackle Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Kahlil Benson (67) blocks Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) as Colorado's Nikhil Webb Walker (58) blocks Nebraska's Princewill Umanmielen (18) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as he is tackled by Colorado's Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders looks on during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Colorado's Dallan Hayden (7) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) is tackled by Colorado's Shane Cokes (99), Trevor Woods (43) and Carter Stoutmire (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Justin Evans (51) and Ben Scott (66) block Colorado's Dayon Hayes (50) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Balloons are released after a Nebraska touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Balloons are released after a Nebraska touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Jimmy Horn Jr. (5) runs the ball during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) tackles Nebraska's Jahmal Banks (4) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) carries the ball during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates in the end zone after scoring a touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Nebraska's Dylan Parrott (99) and Nebraska's Tyler Knaak (75) during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska’s Brian Buschini celebrates with Nebraska's Tommi Hill (6) after Hill stopped the punt before rolling in to the end zone during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Mikai Gbayor (42) and Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrate after Colorado's Alejandro Mata (16) missed the field goal attempt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Isaiah Neyor (18) jumps out before Colorado's Nikhai Hill-Green (41) tackles him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Balloons were released after Nebraska’s first touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Herbie Husker claps during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) runs with the ball as Colorado's Carter Stoutmire (23) tries to tackle him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Husker fans celebrate a touchdown during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A cheerleader has a Nebraska sticker on her cheek during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Travis Hunter (12) goes down with the ball as Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tries to tackle him during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
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Nebraska's Ty Robinson (9) celebrate after Colorado's Alejandro Mata (16) missed the field goal attempt during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A member of the Cornhusker Marching Band looks at the scoreboard during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) jumps over Colorado's Shilo Sanders (21) with the ball during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska players and fans celebrate after defeating Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska players and fans celebrate after defeating Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field as the student section storms the field after the Huskers defeated Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska players and fans celebrate after defeating Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) walks off the field as the student section storms the field after the Huskers defeated Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) walks off the field as the student section storms the field after the Huskers defeated Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Security guards link arms around the goal post after Nebraska defeated Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule walks off the field with a football after a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Nebraska won against Colorado 28-10.
Colorado's Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (7) tackles Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Balloons are released after Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) scored the first touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Releasing the balloons is an old tradition Nebraska brought back for the game against Colorado.
Nebraska football players run through the Cornhusker Marching Band on to the field prior to a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Carter Stoutmire (23) tackles Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's DeShon Singleton (8) tackles Colorado's Will Sheppard (14) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
The Cornhusker Marching Band performs prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A majorette with the Cornhusker Marching Band tosses her batons prior to a college football game between the Nebraska Huskers and the Colorado Buffaloes at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Herbie Husker sends t-shirts up into the crowd during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Marques Buford Jr. (3) tackles Colorado's Sav’ell Smalls (31) during the first half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Thomas Fidone II (24) reaches for the ball for an incomplete pass during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska fans react during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) catches the snap during the first half of a college football game against Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Players are taken down as Nebraska's Malcolm Hartzog Jr. (7) tackles Colorado's Dallan Hayden (7) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Balloons are released after Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) scored the first touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Releasing the balloons is an old tradition Nebraska brought back for the game against Colorado.
Nebraska fans wearing corn costumes high-five other fans after a Nebraska touchdown during the first half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska players stand on the field while flash lights and fire shine behind them during the second half of a college football game against Colorado at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A view of Memorial Stadium during the second half of a Nebraska football game in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A fan reacts in the stands during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Colorado's Samuel Okunlola (93) tries to tackle him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Fans hold up their cellphone flashlights during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Memorial Stadium lit up red and a drone show displayed “N” before the fourth quarter of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A view of Memorial Stadium during the second half of a Nebraska football game in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
A fan reacts in the stands during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) throws the ball as Colorado's Samuel Okunlola (93) tries to tackle him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Fans hold up their cellphone flashlights during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Memorial Stadium lit up red and a drone show displayed “N” before the fourth quarter of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Princewill Umanmielen (18) tries to grab Colorado's Shedeur Sanders (2) as he runs with the ball and Colorado's Jordan Seaton (77) tackles Nebraska's James Williams (90) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Jacory Barney Jr. (17) runs with the ball as Colorado's Dominiq Ponder (3) and Colorado's Destin Wade (8) catch up to him during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) runs through a group with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) gets tackled by Colorado's Amari McNeill (88) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Rahmir Johnson (14) runs with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Taurean Carter II (90) lays on the field after an injury during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's Destin Wade (8) jumps over Nebraska's Dante Dowdell (23) as he falls to the field with the ball during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Colorado's LaJohntay Wester (10) catches the ball from a 47-yard punt by Nebraska's Brian Buschini (13) during the second half of a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Nebraska's Dylan Raiola (15) cheers with fans after a college football game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Nebraska won against Colorado 28-10.
